YEARLY HIGH
0.1983 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.1814 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1872 XDR

2026 SAR to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the SAR to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 20, valuing the pair at 0.1983. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 28, dropping to 0.1814.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0169 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1855 to the December average rate of 0.1889, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.1983 was down 4.21% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.2070, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 992 XDR
2025 Average 962 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 907 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 84.75 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.1909
0.1832
JanuMarcMayJuly

SAR to XDR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.1865, compared to 0.1896 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0031 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1865
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1896

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 0.0121 XDR (High: 0.1983 / Low: 0.1863). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 XDR (High: 0.1891 / Low: 0.1889).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0121
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0017 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0017

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 0.1892) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.1897), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0005 (-0.26%).

2026 Avg (June) 0.1892
2025 Avg (June) 0.1897

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1875 0.1814 0.1855
February 0.1849 0.1826 0.1839
March 0.1899 0.1843 0.1878
April 0.1894 0.1844 0.1861
May 0.1875 0.1855 0.1863
June 0.1983 0.1863 0.1892
July 0.1914 0.1897 0.1903
August 0.1891 0.1889 0.1889